Film and Video Editors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,170 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $100,440
Employed locally 180
National median $70,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $72,820
    90th
    $100,440

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Film and Video Editors salary vs area income 65% Median Film and Video Editors salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Film and Video Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $102,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,060
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    District of Columbia $100,270
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $95,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,500

    Nearby metros — Film and Video Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,380
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,590
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,150
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,800
    Coaches and Scouts$46,850
    Graphic Designers$53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,880
    Producers and Directors$62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians$55,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Film and Video Editors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Film and Video Editors salaries?

    The median Film and Video Editors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 32.1% below the national median of $70,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Film and Video Editors in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Film and Video Editors (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.